Post-pandemic world has seen more and more people started working for themselves either by setting up their own business or working as a freelancer which potentially triggers self-employment tax. In this short article we will briefly look at a few basic questions of the self-employment tax: Who is considered self-employed? Generally, a taxpayer is considered [...]
Filing a tax return is crucial especially when you are a US citizen or resident alien living abroad. The filing process requires increased compliance with US tax laws of which the burden is placed on the shoulders of a taxpayer. To determine if a taxpayer needs to file a tax return, they may use the [...]
According to the IRS, a special write-off for cash contributions is provided for 2021 tax year for taxpayers who give to charity. This special deduction is offered to anyone even if they take the standard deduction and do not itemize deductions. For Non-itemizers: What are the maximum limits for deduction? Single/ Married Filing Separately/ Head [...]
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) is a 2010 US law requiring foreign financial institutions (FFIs) to review data for their account holders and identify all their US account holders or be subject to withholding on certain payments. FORM W-8 These foreign financial institutions would request W-8 series forms to identify and document their [...]
For all voluntary disclosures received after September 28, 2018, the IRS has a new program called the Voluntary Disclosure Practice (VDP). It is replacing the old Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) which was closed on September 28, 2018. It applies to both domestic and offshore voluntary disclosures. It is an option designed for taxpayers to get back into [...]
Having to file tax returns every year can be challenging and painful. But what’s worse? The IRS can penalize you for all sort of reasons and it can cost you a great deal of money and time to resolve. Here is a list of penalties that are most encountered by taxpayers. Penalty for Not Filing [...]
Do you need assistance with Hong Kong salaries tax? Here is an overview of the general individual taxation system in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Hong Kong adopts a territorial source principle of taxation. Individuals are taxed only on income that has been “earned in Hong Kong”. There is no capital gains tax, no interest/dividend tax and no inheritance [...]
With all the current technology, many U.S. taxpayers are allowed to electronically file their tax returns and pay taxes online... even while living overseas. At American Pacific Tax, we use secure channels and encryption software to help our clients manager their tax information securely so they can electronically file their tax returns. However, certain taxpayers may [...]
There are many aspects of tax return preparation that need to be considered. By having a professional tax preparer on your team, the following issues can be handled providing the most efficient results. Complexity U.S. tax returns for individuals living abroad are more complicated than in the US. Each taxpayer has their own different [...]
Most US taxpayers (citizens and resident aliens or greencard holders) living and working in Hong Kong or overseas are required to file US taxes if they meet certain minimum income levels. For tax year 2017, if you file as single, then you must file a tax return if your gross income is $10,400 USD or [...]